Production Team Leader

POLYMERS PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Are you a Production Team Leader looking for an exciting opportunity in Bristol?

Have you got a background in polymers, plastics or mechanical engineering?

Does the idea of supervising a diverse production team within a fantastic production environment interest you?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for a Production Team Leader for one of our clients

The Company:

With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a thriving industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Production Team Leader will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:

Main Duties: Job Specific Task

• Develop and optimize new and existing polymeric materials for manufacturing requirements.
• To oversee new product introduction across the production process.
• To introduce, monitor and sign off process improvements through the polyamide extrusion department.
• Assisting with new process set up and development.
• Monitoring production to ensure quality.
• Monitoring and improving processes.
• Studying work orders, drawings and making controlled alterations to assist with the development of polyamide extrusion systems.
• Working to set procedures and tolerances.
• Maintain continuity among colleagues by documenting, reporting and communicating on actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Developing risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Work and liaise with various departments and external suppliers in the development of tooling systems.
• Ensuring production output demands are met and a quality product is manufactured.
• Creating reports to communicate the department’s development.
• Overseeing recruitment and team development.
• Achieving  ISO standard certification 
• Reducing wastage and minimise loss
• Managing output requirements on a daily basis

The candidate:

• Production Team Leader experience
• Plastics, polymers or mechanical engineering background
• Good people management experience
• Happy working a rotating shift pattern
• From a manufacturing background

If you are interested please call Justin Reynolds on or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position